Prediction and betting odds for Lyon vs Toulouse at 20:00 on October 5, Round 7 of Ligue 1

Lyon recently beat Salzburg 2-0 in the Europa League on October 3, 2025. Previously, they won against Lille 1-0 (September 28, 2025), Utrecht 1-0 (September 26, 2025), Angers 1-0 (September 20, 2025), and lost to Rennes 1-3 (September 15, 2025). Their last 5 matches show impressive form (4 wins, 1 loss), scoring 6 goals and conceding 3. Under coach Paulo Fonseca, Lyon will rely on Tanner Tessmann and Corentin Tolisso to make the most of their home advantage.

Toulouse recently drew 2-2 with Nantes in Ligue 1 on September 28, 2025. Before that, they lost to Auxerre 0-1 (September 21, 2025), Lille 1-2 (September 14, 2025), Paris Saint-Germain 3-6 (August 31, 2025), and won against Brest 2-0 (August 24, 2025). Their recent 5 matches reveal inconsistent performance (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses), scoring 7 goals and conceding 11. Led by coach Carles Martinez, Toulouse will depend on Aron Donnum and Frank Magri to surprise their opponents.

The two teams have met 5 times recently, with Lyon winning 3, drawing 1, and Toulouse winning 1, averaging 2.0 goals per game. Lyon benefits from a long unbeaten home run, while Toulouse struggles with away losses. A match with a clear advantage and a decisive win for Lyon is the likely outcome.

Squad status Lyon vs Toulouse

Lyon: Orel Mangala, Ernest Nuamah (ACL injury), Abner (thigh muscle injury), Remy Descamps (wrist injury); Tanner Tessmann (fit to play).

Toulouse: Niklas Schmidt (ACL injury), Rafik Messali (ankle injury), Alexis Vossah (available after suspension).

Expected lineups Lyon vs Toulouse

Lyon: Greif - Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico - Tessmann, Morton - Sulc, Tolisso, Fofana - Satriano.

Toulouse: Restes - McKenzie, Cresswell, Nicolaisen - Vossah, Francis, Sauer, Casseres - Donnum, Magri, Emersonn.

Lyon form

03/10/25: Lyon 2-0 Salzburg (Europa League)

28/09/25: Lille 0-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)

26/09/25: Utrecht 0-1 Lyon (Europa League)

20/09/25: Lyon 1-0 Angers (Ligue 1)

15/09/25: Rennes 3-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)

Toulouse form

28/09/25: Toulouse 2-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)

21/09/25: Auxerre 1-0 Toulouse (Ligue 1)

14/09/25: Lille 2-1 Toulouse (Ligue 1)

31/08/25: Toulouse 3-6 Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)

24/08/25: Toulouse 2-0 Brest (Ligue 1)

Head-to-head record Lyon vs Toulouse

19/01/25: Lyon 0-0 Toulouse (Ligue 1)

29/09/24: Toulouse 1-2 Lyon (Ligue 1)

16/03/24: Toulouse 2-3 Lyon (Ligue 1)

10/12/23: Lyon 3-0 Toulouse (Ligue 1)

15/04/23: Toulouse 1-2 Lyon (Ligue 1)

Prediction for Lyon vs Toulouse

Lyon, with their unbeaten home streak and solid defense, are favored to achieve a convincing victory. Toulouse, despite the threat from Donnum, face difficulties due to recent losses and poor head-to-head history. A one-sided match with a win for Lyon is the most logical scenario.

Predicted score: Lyon 2-0 Toulouse